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Picked up a dying wild bird, i think it was ill, i washed my hands afterwards thoroughly but im scared ill get sick with bird flu or something?
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Rest Assured: I expect that you should be fine; Washing your hands well with soap and water should be sufficient.
Answered 11/9/2017
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